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128 self-made FIMO animals - finally every Card has its miniature
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Ark Nova (2021)

Players
1–4
Best: 2
Playing time
90–150 min
Age
14+
8.54
Average rating
62,865
Ratings
3.80/5
Weight
#2
BGG rank
Top 100
Alternate names:Archa Nova +7 more
Designer:Mathias Wigge
Artist:Loïc Billiau, Dennis Lohausen, Steffen Bieker
Publisher:Portal Games +19 more
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Game DNA
  • This game: Strategy 9, Luck 5, Interaction 2, Complexity 7.6, Theme 5
Strategy9.0
Luck5.0
Interaction2.0
Complexity7.6
Theme5.0

This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.

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Overview

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards in question are:

CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.

255 cards featuring animals, specialists, special enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a special ability, are at the heart of Ark Nova. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and collect conservation points.

—description from the publisher

Expansions

Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
Ark Nova: Marine Worlds
Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 2
Ark Nova: Promotion Team & Capybara Promo Cards
Ark Nova: 3Dition
Ark Nova: 3D Colored Arcade Promo Building & Card
Ark Nova: Board Game Arena Maps
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